S'mores Hot Chocolate
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S'mores Hot Chocolate is the ultimate cozy drink for chocolate lovers! Rich, creamy hot cocoa is served in a mug with a chocolate and graham cracker rim. It's everything you love about s'mores in one warm, chocolatey sip!
Recipe at a Glance
- Loaded with Chocolate: Milk chocolate chips and cocoa powder make this hot chocolate extra creamy and full of chocolate flavor.
- S'mores Inspired: Toasted marshmallows and crunchy graham crackers bring all the classic flavors of a campfire s'mores to your mug.
- Party Ready: The chocolate dipped graham cracker rim makes this cozy drink look extra special for holiday gatherings, and chilly nights at home.
Notes From My Kitchen
The trick to creating this hot chocolate with s'mores is to roast the marshmallows first because they need a few minutes to cool before you can easily handle them.
I also recommend lining the baking sheet with parchment paper before broiling the marshmallows. Some of the melted marshmallow may stick to the bottom, but the parchment makes cleanup so much easier.
Key Ingredients
- Whole Milk: Whole milk makes the hot chocolate rich and creamy, but almond milk also works well if you prefer a non-dairy option.
- Cocoa Powder: Regular unsweetened cocoa powder adds plenty of chocolate flavor. I've only tested this recipe with regular cocoa powder.
- Milk Chocolate Chips: Milk chocolate chips melt into the warm milk to make the hot chocolate extra rich and chocolatey.
- Granulated Sugar: White granulated sugar adds sweetness to balance the cocoa.
- Graham Crackers: Regular honey graham crackers are my favorite for this recipe. You'll use crushed graham crackers for the rim and another cracker for topping the finished drinks.
- Mini Marshmallows: Regular mini marshmallows are perfect for roasting and piling on top of the hot chocolate.
How to Make S'mores Hot Chocolate
1. Prepare the Graham Cracker Rim: Place chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 10-second increments, stirring after each one, until the chocolate is completely melted. Use a butter knife to spread the melted chocolate around the rims of 2 to 3 glasses or mugs. Sprinkle crushed graham crackers over the chocolate before it firms up. Set the mugs aside.
2. Roast the Marshmallows: Place marshmallows on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Broil for 1 to 3 minutes, watching them closely, until the marshmallows are roasted to your preference.
3. Make the Hot Chocolate: Pour the milk into a saucepan and warm over medium heat. Once the milk is warm, add cocoa powder, remaining chocolate chips, and sugar. Whisk until the chocolate chips are completely melted and the hot chocolate is smooth and heated to your preferred temperature.
4. Assemble: Pour the hot chocolate into the prepared mugs. Top each mug with roasted marshmallows and a quarter of a graham cracker. Serve immediately while the hot chocolate is warm and the marshmallows are soft and slightly crisp around the edges.
Debi's Top Tips
- Watch the broiler closely. Marshmallows can brown very quickly, so don't walk away while they're under the broiler.
- Use parchment paper. This keeps the marshmallows from sticking directly to the baking sheet and makes cleanup much easier.
- Work quickly with the mug rims. Sprinkle the crushed graham crackers onto the melted chocolate while it's still soft so they will stick.
Variations
- Use Almond Milk: Swap the whole milk for almond milk. Both have been tested and work well.
- Make It Extra Chocolatey: Add a little extra chocolate on top or drizzle melted chocolate over the roasted marshmallows before serving.
- Try Chocolate Marshmallows: Double up on the cocoa with these homemade chocolate marshmallows.
Serving Ideas
S'mores Hot Chocolate is perfect for cozy nights, holiday parties, Christmas morning, movie nights, or any time you want a fun chocolate treat. It goes great with butter toffee pretzels, a handful of oyster cracker candy, or a slice of caramel apple eclair cake.
Serve it with extra graham crackers for dipping or alongside your favorite cookies and brownies. For a party, set out mugs with bowls of graham cracker crumbs and marshmallows so everyone can customize their own cup.
This is also a fun drink to serve at a hot chocolate bar. Let guests add their own toppings for an easy dessert station everyone will love. Add a plate of S'mores Cookies with marshmallow fluff and No-Bake S'mores Bark to round out your spread!
Recipe FAQ
The chocolate-covered graham cracker rim is a fun extra, but it isn't required. If you skip the rim, you'll only need ¾ cup of chocolate chips and one graham cracker to top the hot chocolate.
The best way to tell is to make sure all of the chocolate chips have completely melted and the hot chocolate has reached your preferred temperature.
I've only tested this recipe with mini marshmallows, but regular-sized marshmallows should work well, too. Just keep a close eye on them under the broiler because larger marshmallows may take a little longer to roast.
Storage Guide
- Store leftover S'mores Hot Chocolate without the graham cracker or marshmallow toppings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat the hot chocolate gently on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through.
- The toppings are best added fresh so you get that delicious combination of soft, roasted marshmallow and crunchy graham cracker with every sip.
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S'mores Hot Chocolate
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Ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips divided
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 crushed graham crackers for rim
- 1 full graham cracker
- 1 cup mini marshmallows for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Graham Cracker Rim: Place chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 10-second increments, stirring after each one, until the chocolate is completely melted. Use a butter knife to spread the melted chocolate around the rims of 2 to 3 glasses or mugs. Sprinkle crushed graham crackers over the chocolate before it firms up. Set the mugs aside.
- Toast the Marshmallows: Place marshmallows on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Broil for 1 to 3 minutes, watching them closely, until the marshmallows are toasted to your preference.
- Make the Hot Chocolate: Pour the milk into a saucepan and warm over medium heat. Once the milk is warm, add cocoa powder, remaining chocolate chips, and sugar. Whisk until the chocolate chips are completely melted and the hot chocolate is smooth and heated to your preferred temperature.
- Assemble: Pour the hot chocolate into the prepared mugs. Top each mug with roasted marshmallows and a quarter of a graham cracker. Serve immediately while the hot chocolate is warm and the marshmallows are soft and slightly crisp around the edges.
Notes
- Store leftovers, without the graham cracker or marshmallows, in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. When reheating, be sure to roast some more marshmallows and add another graham cracker quarter to the top.
- Watch the broiler closely. Marshmallows can brown very quickly, so don't walk away while they're under the broiler.
- Work quickly with the mug rims. Sprinkle the crushed graham crackers onto the melted chocolate while it's still soft so they will stick.
- Use parchment paper. This keeps the marshmallows from sticking directly to the baking sheet and makes cleanup much easier.
Nutrition
Nutrition info is an auto generated estimate.
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